Lagoo acted in over 40 Marathi, Hindi and Gujarati plays. He went on to form the theatre group Progressive Dramatic Association and also starred in the famous Marathi play Natasamrat. Multi-talented Shriram Lagoo was bit by the theatre bug when he was still studying medicine at B.J. Their first play was Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot. In 1977, he formed Motley Productions, a theatre group with fellow actors, Tom Alter and Benjamin Gilani. One of the most revered actors in the country, Naseeruddin Shah ( Mirch Masala, A Wednesday, Sarfarosh ) honed his talents on the stage. And she's equally famous for her stage prowess, having acted in iconic plays such as Safed Kundali, Tumhari Amrita and A Doll's House. But as a graduate of Films and Television Institute of India (FTII) and the National School of Drama (NSD), the late Om Puri started his acting career on the stage.įive-time National Award winner Shabana Azmi's name pops up every time there's a list of great actors from India. This National Award winning actor (for Ardh Satya ) went on to portray many career defining roles such as parts in Dharavi, Mirch Masala, Maqbool and Maachis. Over the years, we've had actors importing their talents from the stage, even as writers and directors, onto the big screen. When it comes to Bollywood, a vast majority of the audience wants to pay to watch stars - to hell with acting skill, if need be. While that's a gross generalization, you often wonder why that is so. Based in New York City, Hypokrit exclusively develops work by artists of color and is led and supported by minority communities, who across ethnicities, genders, and sexualities are united in their commitment to elevate multicultural talent and stories.Bollywood has always been seen as the bastion for those who have more to offer in terms of looks and attitude than actual talent. Hypokrit Theatre Company’s mission is to disrupt the pedagogy of American theater, in order to create a more equitable and relevant theater. Want to do it all yourself? Here’s the ticket for you. Prepare your meal ahead of time and watch the show, or cook with Sri in real time, it’s your choice! Limited-time private Vimeo link after your show to re-watch the performance.Autographed Bollywood Kitchen cookbook by Sri Rao.A very limited number of tickets available. You’ll be one of the stars of the production and cook alongside Sri throughout the show, including the opportunity to ask Sri questions and get tips along the way. Stay around for the Bollywood After Party, hosted by a well-known South Asian DJ after each performance. Enjoy an authentic Indian meal and a one-of-a-kind show mixing food, stories, and Bollywood movies, hosted by Sri Rao. Depending on your participation level, a special box will be delivered to your doorstep in advance of your performance including ingredients you will need to prepare your dinner at home. THEMED NIGHTSĬhoose your level of participation: Chef’s Table, Bollywood Foodie, or Just Here for the Party. Guest DJ Ru Bhatt will spin for 1/30, 2/19 & 2/20 performances. Resident DJ Ashu Rai of Sholay Productions will be spinning classic 70s/80s/90s Bollywood tunes as you enjoy your food, and groove to the perfect ending for your evening. Join us on Zoom immediately after your Bollywood Kitchen performance for an incredibly fun Bollywood-themed dance party. With premium spices, ingredients, and recipes: a $65 value!īOLLYWOOD DANCE PARTY INCLUDED WITH EVERY TICKET! Sri's Signature Chicken Curry (Vegan substitution: Chana Masala).A shopping list of perishable items that are easy to find in your local grocery store will also be included to complete your dinner menu. Included with the Chef's Table and Bollywood Foodie levels, the Bollywood Box is shipped to your doorstep in advance of your performance.